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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,633.22, 32,619.39 and 14,687.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,633.22, 32,619.39 and 14,687.46 is: 20,272.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,633.22 : 32,619.39 = 14,687.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,633.22/32,619.39 = 14,687.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,633.22x = 32,619.39 × 14,687.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,633.22x = 479,095,985.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,095,985.85/23,633.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,272.14

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